Choosing one of the quotations from the slideshow in the project, consider this idea of freedom/liberty in relation to one or more of the themes in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Write a persuasive essay of at least 750 words based on this topic, beginning with the statement you have chosen as a central idea, and associate themes, details, and examples from the book. In addition to using The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as a source to support your thesis, find an additional source of support from outside research. You may use another piece of literature, newspapers, periodicals, or websites. Also, in your research, find a source with an idea that is counter to your ideas, and address this counterargument. Your essay should include the following: a clearly stated position, supported with evidence from all sources (you should use a minimum of three sources total, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, an additional supporting source, and a source that serves as a counterargument to your main idea) balanced use of rhetorical strategies varied syntax, focusing on readability and flow transitions between sentences and paragraphs to logically link ideas a concluding paragraph that supports your argument properly formatted in-text citations and a works cited page, according to MLA guildelines Remember to edit and revise your essay for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Refer back to the rubric provided in the project to evaluate your final draft before submitting it.

Part a: which of the following captures how foreign residents, or xenoi, regarded their status or position in ancient greek society? a. while some city-states discouraged immigration, most ancient greek societies allowed foreign residents partial citizenship, the most that foreigners could hope to attain.b. the majority of foreign residents felt unsafe in ancient greek society, as they were almost always expelled or killed if caught; this is because ancient greeks considered themselves superior to many if not all other civilizations.c. while their rights were limited and their relationship with locals shaky, metics had the opportunity of social mobility and full citizenship status, for either themselves or their children.d. the xenoi saw themselves as advanced and providing new services to greek society, as they often brought with them new skills, like pottery.part b: which of the following quotes best supports the answer to part a? a. “greeks persuaded themselves that it was they who had the best environment and characteristics and the purest blood line and were, therefore, born to rule.”(paragraph 11)b. “aside from slaves, most greek poleis would have had a number of free foreigners (xenoi) who had chosen to re-locate from other areas of greece, the mediterranean, and the near east, bringing with them skills such as pottery and metalworking.” (paragraph 16)c. “despite the suspicions and prejudices against foreign “barbarians” which often crop up in literary sources, there were cases when metoikoi did manage to become full citizens after a suitable display of loyalty and contribution to the good of the host state.” (paragraph 16)d. “however, some states, notably sparta, at times actively discouragedimmigration or periodically expelled xenoi.” (paragraph 16)